In this painting, Matthew is in conversation with his symbol, a winged man. Each of the four evangelists are represented in art through symbols. The winged man symbol for Matthew refers to the ...

Christie’s deputy chairman of post-war and contemporary art, said in a statement. “In this painting, Dumas triumphantly demonstrates a formal mastery of the woman’s body while simultaneously ...

and the minimal dabs of white paint on the titular pearl. This virtual exploration offers art historians and enthusiasts alike a chance to experience “Girl with a Pearl Earring” like never before, ...